Oblivion Remastered - Switch 2 DF Review - Impressive Visuals, Frustrating Performance
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Aug 15, 2026 15:42
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A handheld port of Oblivion Remastered was always set to be a challenge on a tech level - but here it is on Switch 2 today. In keeping its Unreal Engine 5-enhanced visuals it's surprisingly in tact, though cutbacks in shadow quality and world detail are apparent. More of a problem is the stability at 30fps, with Switch 2 sporting obvious hitches in the open world. Tom goes into detail on an initially impressive, but also frustrating port.
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